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Compact and plain looking, but spacious inside
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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7/10

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type Hatchbacks
Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 364 litres (3 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,329 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,290 mm x 1,770 mm x 1,570 mm
First year tax rate £10
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
3.9 miles / kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
265 miles
Battery size 60.4 kWh
Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 30 · high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 150kW 60.4kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 204 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks
Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1
Acceleration 7.0 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 60.4 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
265 miles

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 364 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,329 litres
Length 4,290 mm
Width 1,770 mm
Height 1,570 mm
Wheelbase 2.7 m
Turning circle 10.5 m

Full features list

  • Additional Metallic paint
  • Door armrest trim strips in brown
  • Lower dashboard in brown
  • Upper door handle area in contrasting brown
  • Vegan leather - Black/Grey
  • Vegan leather - Black/brown
  • 12V power sockets
  • 2 x Front USB port (1 x 18W Type C + 1 x 60W Type C)
  • 2 x Rear USB port (1 x 18W Type C + 1 x 60w Type C)
  • 3 individual rear seats
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • 3kW PTC heater
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Door armrest trim strips in black
  • Driver seat with 6-way electric adjustment
  • Front LED reading lights
  • Front passenger seat with 4-way electric adjustment
  • Front seat sun visor with illuminated mirror
  • Heat pump
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • ISOFIX and i-Size for front passenger and outer rear seats
  • Integrated front headrests
  • PM2.5 air filter
  • Rear LED reading lights
  • Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
  • Rear trunk parcel shelf
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Trunk light
  • Upper door handle area in contrasting black
  • Vegan leather multifunction steering wheel
  • Vegan leather upholstery
  • 2 x Smart key + 1 x NFC key and smartphone NFC key
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Thatcham Category 2 engine immobiliser
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Auto vehicle hold function
  • Automatic emergency braking system
  • Belt with pretensioner and force limiter
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Child presence detection
  • Comfort stop
  • Deactivation switch for front passenger's airbag
  • Direct tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Door opening warning
  • Driver's airbag
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • Electronic brake distribution
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Front center airbag
  • Front passenger airbag
  • Front side air curtain airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • Intelligent power brake system
  • Mechanical child safety lock
  • Seatbelt warning
  • Traction control
  • 4 x One-touch lift window with anti-pinch function
  • Automatic headlights
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors
  • Electrically heated rear windscreen
  • Follow me home lighting
  • Footlights for exterior mirrors
  • Front wipers
  • Intelligent high beam control
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED continuous taillights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Metallic paint
  • Rain sensor wiper
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • 12.8" Electric rotary touchscreen
  • 2 x front parking radar
  • 3 x rear parking radar
  • 360 camera
  • 5" TFT full LCD instrument panel
  • Adaptive Cruise Control and Intelligent Cruise Control
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Blind spot detection
  • Cloud service - BYD APP
  • Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow)
  • Emergency call service
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Forward collision warning
  • Front cross traffic alert and front cross traffic brake
  • Indirect driver fatigue management
  • Intelligent speed limit control (ISLC)
  • Intelligent voice control - "Hi BYD"
  • Lane departure assist (LDA)
  • Onboard 4G connectivity
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear cross traffic alert and rear cross traffic brake
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • 17" Bi-colour alloy wheels
  • Hankook tyres
  • 6 speaker audio system with sound opimization
  • DAB+ radio
  • 11 kW Onboard charger
  • Vehicle To Load function
  • Black lower dashboard

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.